Senior IT Systems Engineer - Remote (Space Infra)

Orchard LLC; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Orchard LLC is seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineer on behalf of our client, a leading aerospace and space infrastructure company. The role supports Linux/Windows environments, telemetry and test software, and 24/7 coverage during critical campaigns.

Positions allow Palo Alto, CA; Houston, TX; San Jose, CA or remote within the United States. Responsibilities include developing test rack software, integrating telemetry tools, supporting release management, and providing around-the-clock support

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident; Bachelor's degree or 4 years of work experience substituted for degree; 8+ years of related work experience; Linux systems administration; Windows/AD integration; firewall configurations and network troubleshooting; ability to provide around-the-clock support during major test campaigns; familiarity with version control and release management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and configure test rack software for each satellite build.
• Develop and maintain console software packages for satellite build.
• Integrate telemetry software for telemetry storage.
• Set up interfaces to enable remote control operations.
• Provide integration and qualification support throughout test phases.
• Support documentation and release management processes.
• Deliver implementation work at an estimated pace of ~24 hours per developer per implementation.
• Lead design work for new programs and test environments.
• Develop new test measurement and rack software solutions.
• Adapt existing code to evolving program requirements.
• Support requirements gathering and participate in design reviews.
• Architect infrastructure to accommodate new system architecture roadmaps.

Skills

Linux systems administration

Windows/AD integration

Firewall configurations

Troubleshooting under time pressure

24/7 support readiness

Version control & release practices

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree, or 4 years substituted

Tools

Telemetry tools

Python

Legacy tools (Java Webstart)

Job description

Orchard LLC is seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineer on behalf of our client, a leading aerospace and space infrastructure company. The role supports Linux/Windows environments, telemetry and test software, and 24/7 coverage during critical campaigns.

Positions allow Palo Alto, CA; Houston, TX; San Jose, CA or remote within the United States. Responsibilities include developing test rack software, integrating telemetry tools, supporting release management, and providing around-the-clock support